Mathematics and its Applications (5361) is achieved through examinations. The AS course comprises three modules two of which are followed by all students and these are Core 1 (MPC1) and Core 2 (MPC2). The third module can be Decision Maths 1 (MD01), Statistics (MS1B) or Mechanics 1 (MM1B). Usually you will be studying Decision Maths (MD01) unless you are doing AS Physics in which case you will follow Mechanics 1 (MM1B). Mechanics is about the study of forces and motion. You may have done some mechanics as part of your GCSE Science course. Mechanics complements A-Level Physics well and subjects such as Technology and Physical Education. Decision Mathematics concerns itself with a variety of techniques for solving real life problems that arise in business, industry and information technology. Many of these techniques (algorithms) can be implemented on computers. Statistics is concerned with the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data and also the use of probability to predict behaviour in "real-life" situations. You are likely to have done some basic work in statistics as part of your GCSE Mathematics course and you may even have done a GCSE in Statistics. You will be using statistical techniques if you do A-Level courses in subjects such as Biology, Economics, Geography or Psychology. Requirements: 5 GCSEs with at least a C grade in Maths.

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